E.P.A. to Stop Updating Popular Database After Lead Scientist Criticized Trump

The Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) has announced that it will stop updating a popular database that helps companies calculate their greenhouse gas emissions. The decision comes after the lead scientist of the database, who has been critical of the Trump administration's environmental policies, was dismissed from the agency. The database, known as the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, has been a valuable resource for companies seeking to track and manage their carbon footprint. However, the E.P.A. has stated that it will no longer maintain the database, citing budget constraints and a shift in priorities. The database will continue to be maintained by a consortium that includes Stanford University, which will work to ensure that the information remains accessible and up-to-date. The move has raised concerns among environmental advocates, who argue that the decision is an attempt to limit access to important data and undermine efforts to address climate change.